Talk Herdy to Me

Breed-specific trainers specialize in understanding and addressing the unique behaviors, traits, and needs of particular dog breeds. They tailor training methods to match the specific characteristics of each breed, addressing common issues and adjusting techniques to accommodate their distinct temperaments, health concerns, and exercise requirements. This specialization often leads to more effective and targeted training, resulting in better communication between trainer and dog and quicker, more successful outcomes in addressing behavioral issues or teaching desired behaviors for specific breeds.

How do the tools you use when training impact your dog, and hwat is the best to use? In this episode we look at the drawbacks and the merits of different training tools, and how they should be used. 

Sleep is incredibly important for the general well being of your canine companion, during this episode we take a deep dive with Amber Bateson as to the many benefits to ensuring your four legged friend are getting those Z's! 

Over the last few years, Ball play has been shown to have a detrimental effect on dogs and their joints but are they always bad? 

Martina Miradoli is a follow herding breed specialist who runs That'll Do Academy based in Cheshire. Not only does Martina share her life with herding breeds but they too are her passion. Through the use of Pattern Games developed by Lesley McDevitt she helps herding breeds to live a happy life in the urban environment.

Join us this week to learn how Pattern Games can help your herding breed.

This week we were joined by Fiona Cowie, who has spent most of her life immersed in scenting activities for dogs – from 14 years as a professional detector dog handler and 6 years teaching scentwork to pet dog clients. She also has a wide range of other experiences from designing sniffari gardens for veterinary practices and successfully using scent-based activities for behavioural clients.

This week we welcome dog trainer and equipment creator, Emma Filby IMDT from Anglian Dog Works. 

Placeboard training, what is it? How can it help my collie?

Information on neutering and spaying you dog can be a bit of a minefeild, the best time? is it right for you and your dog? What are your options? We have a look into the pro's, con's and what options are out there! 

Kat has a master’s degree in both Psychology and Applied Animal Behaviour, a COAPE diploma and is an APDT trainer with experience in a broad spectrum of scent detection disciplines including explosive, drug & conservation detection dogs.  Kat lives alongside and works the only operational Japanese Knotweed Detection dogs within the UK.

Join us to take a deep dive into Scentwork and its role within the rehabilitation of dogs how it can help to build confidence and resilience. 

The dreaded, never ending phase of adolescence is a challenge for most dog owners where their patience and commitment is tested. 

Join Ellen to look at how adolescence impacts both the body and brain as well as how to survive this stage with your herding breed.